The most signal victory followed his steps, and he soon acquired the title of hero.

Ambitious, war-loving, thousands crowded to his standards, and he had but just attained the age of thirty-five when he was the undisputed monarch of all the Mogol tribes, and the whole Asiatic world trembled at the mention of his name.

He took his seat proudly upon the throne of Genghis Khan, a crown of gold was placed upon his brow, a royal girdle encircled his waist, and in accordance with oriental usage his robes glittered with jewels and gold.

At his feet were his renowned chieftains, kneeling around his throne in homage.

Tamerlane then took an oath, that by his future exploits he would justify the title he had already acquired, and that all the kings of the earth should yet lie prostrate before him.
And now commenced an incessant series of wars, and victory ever crowned the banners of Tamerlane.